Mat Nashed
Mat Nashed is a journalist at Al Jazeera, covering the Middle East and North Africa region. His reporting focuses on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on the wider region, including Egypt, Lebanon, and Sudan. He has extensively reported on Israel's military operations in Gaza and their consequences for Palestinians living in the territory. Nashed also covers regional politics, including the role of various actors such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey in shaping the conflict. In his articles, Nashed often highlights the humanitarian aspects of the conflict and its impact on civilians. In addition to his work on Israel-Palestine, Nashed has reported on a range of topics including Sudan's ongoing political crisis, Egypt's role in regional security issues, and Lebanon's economic and political challenges. He has also covered the impact of US foreign policy in the region. Nashed is a graduate of the American University in Cairo and has previously worked for various news outlets including The National, Middle East Eye, and Al Monitor.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
82%
Examples:
- Egypt may already be buddging. Local rights groups have reported that Egypt is building a 'buffer zone' in its Sinai region to absorb Palestinians expected to flee from Rafah.
- Israel and its allies fear the ICC's potential charges against top Israeli military and political figures in Gaza.
- The decision by major donors to cut funding for the agency would only further deepen the misery of the people of Gaza.
Conflicts of Interest
92%
Examples:
- Egypt has now taken its own steps – on May 12, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Egypt had joined South Africa's International Court of Justice (ICJ) genocide case against Israel.
- Israel faces accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and army chief Herzi Halevi could all be hit with arrest warrants.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- Israel is accused of genocide by South Africa for its military actions in Gaza.
- The ongoing investigation has been expanded to include violence since Israel's latest war in Gaza began in October.
- UNRWA's elimination would facilitate and expedite the liquidation of the Palestinian cause because it could contribute to undermining the collective right of return for stateless Palestinian refugees.
Deceptions
80%
Examples:
- The decision by Israel to target UNRWA as a response to attacks on Israeli citizens is deceptive because there is no evidence linking these attacks directly to UNRWA employees.
- The selective reporting by focusing on attacks on UNRWA and ignoring other Israeli military operations in Gaza that have resulted in civilian deaths is deceptive.
- The use of sensationalist language such as 'forceful transfer of a population' and 'genocide' without providing any context or evidence for these claims is deceptive.
Recent Articles
Israeli PM Netanyahu Faces Potential Arrest Warrants from ICC for Alleged War Crimes: Implications and Response
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024Israeli PM Netanyahu faces potential arrest warrants from the ICC for alleged war crimes, with investigations focusing on conflicts with Palestinian militants during the 2014 Israel-Hamas war. If issued, Israeli officials warn of strong retaliation that could lead to the Palestinian Authority's collapse. 
Israel's Military Operations in Rafah: A Tragic Consequence of Gaza Conflict and Population Displacement
Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024Israeli warplanes bombed Rafah, a southern city near the Egyptian border where over 1 million Palestinians have sought refuge from Israeli attacks. The strikes killed dozens of people and led to an expansion in military operations by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Egypt is building a wall along its border with Gaza, which could prevent Palestinian refugees from entering the country if an Israeli offensive occurs. This represents a major reversal of Egypt's stance on the issue. 
UNRWA Employees Linked to Hamas and P.I.J in Gaza Attacks on Israel, Biden Suspends Funding while Investigating Allegations
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024UNRWA, a humanitarian organization providing aid to Palestinian refugees in Gaza, has been accused of having links with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Recent allegations suggest that around 1200 out of UNRWA's roughly 12,000 employees have ties to these militant groups. The Biden administration suspended its funding for UNRWA while it investigates the claims, prompting other major funders to follow suit. Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah to Speak Amid Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is set to make his first public comments since the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Hezbollah launched 19 simultaneous strikes on Israeli army positions, using explosive drones for the first time. The Israeli army's response has been swift, targeting military infrastructure, command and control centers, weapons caches, and military compounds belonging to Hezbollah. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge protections for civilians in the fighting with Hamas, as Israeli troops tightened their encirclement of Gaza City. The Palestinian death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has reached 9,227, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza.